The Day in Photos - 10/1/13

Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Jared Calvert loads wood into a smoker, Sept. 27, 2013, in the hangar at Ranger Airfield. The 7th annual Ranger Fly-In and Airshow will be Saturday.

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Steve Jones (left) and Russell Armstrong pitch a tent and tie down their airplane during a fly-in at Ranger Airfield May 24, 2013. The Ranger Fly-In and Airshow will be held Saturday.

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Visitors walk past a robotic arm at the Shale Show in Sweetwater Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. The trade show featured vendors from a broad range of oil and gas industry-related fields.

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Mark Ellison of the Texas Water Development Board speaks during the Shale Show in Sweetwater Tuesday.

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Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Chief of Police Stan Standridge congratulates Denise Davison, center, and Kim Bosher after they were presented with the Citizen of the Year award during the National Night Out event at HEB's parking lot on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Davidson and Bosher received the award for their contributions in Abilene's Alameda community.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Stacey Sanford waves to the crowd as she walks the runway during the 10th Anniversary Fashions for the Cure event benefiting Cancer Services Network on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, at the Abilene Civic Center.

Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Bob Shea Jr., left, shares a laugh with other DPS officers after Shea was sworn in as the Tuscola Justice of Peace on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. The Taylor County Commissioners Court appointed Shea to replace retired Precinct 3 JP David M. Pueschel.

Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Mick's restaurant temporarily opened its doors for a grand opening Tuesday morning, October 1, 2013. During the grand opening, people were able to sample the restaurant's Texas comfort food. The restaurant will officially open on Monday.

Greg Jaklewicz photo Melanie Long (left), administrative assistant to the dean of the School of Arts and Letters, and Judy Surles (right), who holds the same position for the dean of the School of Social Sciences and Religion, share a laugh in welcoming Dr. Sandra Harper to her first full-time day as president of McMurry University on Tuesday morning. McMurry faculty, staff, students and others who support the university gathered for the outdoors event. Dr. Paul Fabrizio, vice president for academic affairs, said he had heard “if only Sandra was still here” many times during his 17-year tenure; Harper was dean of the School of Arts and Sciences before leaving McMurry in 1995. “Well, she’s back,” he said. In her remarks, Harper said it was a wonderful fall morning and that, finally, her commutes between Abilene and Baton Rouge, La., — where she was president of Our Lady of the Lake College, were finished — but she was concerned that the U.S. government had shut down on her first day here. Bishop-in-residence Dan Solomon gave a blessing for Harper’s success as McMurry’s 12th president.

Joy Lewis/Reporter-News Black Angus cows graze Monday, September 30, 2013 at the Crane Ranch. "They've got the best of everything out here," Terry Crane said. His cows choose between hay and grass, they are never subject to antibiotics or growth hormones. Crane Ranch beef is for sale at the Abilene Farmers Market on Saturdays.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High's London Moore (15) taps the ball over a pair of Midland High defenders during the fifth game of the Lady Eagles' loss on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, at Abilene High School.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High's London Moore (15) spikes the ball between a pair of Midland High defenders during the fourth game of the Lady Eagles' loss on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, at Abilene High School.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High's Avery Endsley (13) serves the ball during the fifth game of the Lady Eagles' loss on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, at Abilene High School.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Abilene High's Sydney Franklin (25) and Abby Berry (1) attempt to block a shot during the fourth game of the Lady Eagles' loss on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, at Abilene High School.